'Feeling Fresh After the Fifer': Arshdeep Singh Delighted With Maiden Five-wicket Haul Against South Africa – News18
India’s bowler Arshdeep Singh successfully appeals for LBW dismissal against South Africa’s batsman Rassie van der Dussen during the first One Day International cricket match between South Africa and India, at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
The men in blue bundled out the Proteas for a measly total of 116 runs as Arshdeep dismissed five South African batsmen for his first fifer in his nascent ODI career. Arshdeep had gone wicketless in his first three ODI outings but managed to open his tally with an inspirational spell against the Proteas.
Team India ripped through the South African batting order at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday in the opening fixture of the three-match ODI series between the sides as Arshdeep Singh played wrecker-in-chief with his fifer.
The men in blue bundled out the Proteas for a measly total of 116 runs as Arshdeep dismissed five South African batsmen for his first fifer in his nascent ODI career.
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“I was trying to keep it simple,” Arshdeep began.
Arshdeep had gone wicketless in his first three ODI outings but managed to open his tally with an inspirational spell against the Proteas on Sunday.
“I hadn’t opened my account in ODIs and it is great to start with a fifer,” the 24-year-old said.
Arshdeep also opened up about the discussion the team had before going out to bowl and how pleasantly surprised the team was with the movement available on the day.
“The wicket was helpful. When we had a chat, we thought there wouldn’t be much movement. We spoke earlier that there wouldn’t be much movement but we were surprised, there was a breeze too so the plan was to keep it wicket to wicket and look for lbw/bowled,” he revealed.
“Adaptability is the key for us as bowlers.”
The young seamer also expressed how proud he was to represent that nation and put in a good performance.
“Proud to represent the country and do the job,” Arshdeep continued.
He added that the statement performance had perked up his spirits despite not having played the ODI format for a while.
“It was quite hot as well. I’m playing the 50-over format after a long time, so it was difficult but I’m feeling fresh after the fifer,” he said.
“Even we thought that the pitch was abrasive but there was some moisture in the wicket, so the ball remained fairly new,” the Indian pacer concluded.
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